Elvira's Haunted Hills |  | Director: Sam Irvin
Actors: Cassandra Peterson, Richard O'Brien, Mary Scheer, Scott Atkinson, Heather Hopper
Studio: Good Times Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  49 reviews
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 90 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: GTED81334D
ISBN: 0766209962
UPC: 018713813343
EAN: 9780766209961
Theatrical Release Date: October 31, 2002
Release Date: October 1, 2002
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Studio: Gaiam Americas Release Date: 08/26/2003 Run time: 30 minutes Rating: Nr
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The audience for this rickety spoof is probably limited to three groups: diehard fans of Elvira, cultists of '60s horror (specifically the Edgar Allan Poe and Hammer offerings), and people who believe rim-shot, borscht belt humor ought to be brought back. The last group apparently includes Cassandra Peterson, the comedian who dreamed up Elvira; her fondness for vaudeville one-liners is either groan-worthy or infectious, depending on your tolerance for such things. Sample: "The village people say this castle is evil." "Ah, who listens to the Village People any more?" Ouch. Her Mae-West-meets-Vampira shtick wears surprisingly well at feature length (1988's Elvira, Mistress of the Dark is actually a pretty good time), although this movie simply runs out of material halfway through. Bonus: Rocky Horror genius Richard O'Brien contributes some amusing ravings as a mysterious Carpathian castle owner, pining away for a dead wife who suspiciously resembles our heroine. --Robert Horton
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 THE QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN IS BACK - ELVIRA'S HAUNTED HILLS IS HILARIOUS!!!!! August 9, 2009
DAVID G. MCHALE IV
For those not in the know, ELVIRA is the amazing creation of actress extraordinaire CASSANDRA PETERSON!!! Die hard fans have been waiting for a second vehicle for sooo long and will be rewarded with this wonderfully wacky parody/tribute of the 1960's Corman/Poe/Price horror films. ELVIRA'S HAUNTED HILLS is not a sequel to the much beloved 1988 camp classic ELVIRA MISTRESS OF THE DARK, but rather an entirely new and equally fulfilling celluloid romp. I find ELVIRA'S HAUNTED HILLS 1851 Carpathia the perfect realm for ELVIRA to be forever cemented in. We find our heroine surrounded in Gothic atmosphere haunting the same fogged hallways she used to host on MOVIE MACABRE, all the while wonderfully spoofing too many Horror/Comedy genere cliches to count. ELVIRA'S in top form both physically and comedically; as her impeccable line delievery and gorgeous animated face once again crown her the QUEEN OF CAMP, - not to mention HALLOWEEN!!! The film has some hilarious moments and is a brilliant homage to the above mentioned people, films, and stories. Made on a shoestring budget and filmed in Romania; this movie nonetheless has some really striking sets, interesting location work, and a emotive soundtrack featuring the Russian State Orchestra. My only reservations about the film are that at times it could have a little more bite, and the second half of the film needed a bit more infusion of humor. Dispite these few grievances, ELVIRA'S HAUNTED HILLS does have plenty going for it to please her diverse fan base and who those who enjoy the Camp/Horror/Comedy genres. ELVIRA really is a hell of alot of fun in this movie and I only wish she would have done more feature films. This character has unfortunitely been greatly under used by Hollywood (a colossal missed opportunity!!!) so check out this gem and her first flick too - UNPLEASANT DREAMS !!!!!
elvira January 6, 2009
Michael Rostkowski
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
i have been a fan of elvira's since the begining. she can do no wrong
Elvira......still dreamy October 26, 2007
Eric Cornelius (Bethany,Oklahoma)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
this movie is funnier than her first.Despite the years,she is still gorgeous.Elvira not only still has it but obviously to me she never lost it.
 NOT AS GOOD AS MISTRESS OF THE NIGHT September 7, 2007
Gregory J. Burton (Muskegon, Michigan United States)
THIS ONE FALLS A LITTLE SHORT OF ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE NIGHT, BUT IS STILL ENJOYABLE VIEWING. IT IS MORE OF A PLOT THING THAN ANYTHING ELSE. IF YOU ARE A ELVIRA FAN, YOU'LL STILL WANT TO WATCH THIS ONE.
EL Parodies Price September 1, 2007
Bennet Pomerantz (Seabrook, Maryland)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
if you saw the Vincent Price/Roger Corman films The House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum and The Tomb of Ligea, you have the basic idea of Elvirs's Haunted Hills
The laughes are few and so far apart that wonder when the comedy comes. Elvira is in her baudy, busty best. however her one liners seem stale in this comedy. Elvira is in Better form here than she was in her previous film, Elvira Mistress of the Dark
Rocky Horror Picture Show's Richard O'Brien whines and mugs for the camera too much as he plays Lord Vladimere Hellsubus.
The supporting cast of semi unknowns ham it up for camera with bit gags that are hit or miss.
If you like good satire mixed with bad one liners, this piece is for you. Vincent Price, who was a friend of Elvira, must be rolling in his grave..laughing at this send up of his work
Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD
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